ALFA ROMEO BRERA

Personally I found the quality of the Brera OK, but not outstanding.

Owned since new?

Owned for how long?

1 year(s)

Buy this make again?

No

Price and equipment6.0/10

For the price I paid (AU$54,000 driveaway for demo model), I felt it was good value. Equipment level was quite good.

Under the bonnet2.0/10

The 2.2 has a hesitation issue. Read all about it on alfaowner.com The revs drop off and kick in between 2000 & 3000 RPM. Makes taking off smoothly almost impossible. The 2.2L GM sourced engine lacks refinement and most importantly is waaaay underpowered for a vehicle of this weight. In UK, Alfaromeo UK has approved reflashing of the Brera's ECU to fix this problem, but in Australia, ATECO (Alfa Importers) don't deem this to be an issue. They call it, the car's "Character". LOL

How it drives2.0/10

As above the drive is awful at City start stop traffic. When taking off at lights, the problem with engine hesitation makes you look like a learner driver bunny hopping. I have had two previous Alfa Romeo's (147 TS & 147 GTA) and neither showed this problem.

Comfort and practicality4.0/10

Ride is a little rough but that's to be expected from a vehicle with 18" alloy wheels and lowered suspension. Where I take marks off, is for the absolute lack of rear foot space.

Servicing and running costs6.0/10

Service costs are OK, but fuel consumption is high. This is expected as this piddly little 2.2L engine (as USED in HOLDEN ASTRA SRi) in a car that weighs close to a Commodore.

Aesthetics and styling10.0/10

Superb. No doubt about it. I fell in love with the Brera straightaway, which is the reason, why I bought with my heart and not with my head, despite the 24 hour test drive. My bad!

Safety and security8.0/10

Safety wise the Brera is excellent as it also includes knee airbags. Brakes are very strong and stop this heavy car efficiently.

Quality and reliability4.0/10

Personally I found the quality of the Brera OK, but not outstanding. Coming from the Alfa 147/156, I would have expected a much bigger leap forward in quality. Reliability wise I never had the car break down on me.

Overall verdict4.0/10

I can rate this car so much higher if it wasn't for that awful engine. DO NOT BUY THE BRERA 2.2 with your heart. Take it for an extended drive, and allow someone who is not emotionally attached to the vehicle to drive it and tell you their opinion. The Astra engine in the Brera is terrible. If you can afford it, but a 2nd hand V6 Brera, as it is known to have much better balance with the 191kW engine.

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